Linking Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Current Uncertainties and the Necessary Next Steps Forum
... directly on them, and well over $300 billion is generated from the annual trade of forest products (FAO 2010). Assessments of the effects of increased tree species richness on timber production are hindered by the difficulties of manipulating large, long-lived organisms (but see the TreeDivNet Web s ...
... directly on them, and well over $300 billion is generated from the annual trade of forest products (FAO 2010). Assessments of the effects of increased tree species richness on timber production are hindered by the difficulties of manipulating large, long-lived organisms (but see the TreeDivNet Web s ...
Station 15
... What effects would the natural disturbances you chose have on the diversity of organisms in the ecosystem if it were in the young stage of secondary succession? Answers will vary. For example, a volcanic eruption would destroy all living organisms and the soil, reverting the ecosystem back to the pr ...
... What effects would the natural disturbances you chose have on the diversity of organisms in the ecosystem if it were in the young stage of secondary succession? Answers will vary. For example, a volcanic eruption would destroy all living organisms and the soil, reverting the ecosystem back to the pr ...
New Mexico Wildlife Action Plan
... In conjunction with national NRCS priorities, each state is directed to further define priority species and habitats using locally led processes. In New Mexico, this locally led process was exemplified by the collaborate effort used to develop the “ Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for N ...
... In conjunction with national NRCS priorities, each state is directed to further define priority species and habitats using locally led processes. In New Mexico, this locally led process was exemplified by the collaborate effort used to develop the “ Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for N ...
Economic growth, biodiversity loss and conservation effort
... This paper investigates the relationship between economic growth, biodiversity loss and efforts to conserve biodiversity using a combination of panel and cross section data. If economic growth is a cause of biodiversity loss through habitat transformation and other means, then we would expect an inv ...
... This paper investigates the relationship between economic growth, biodiversity loss and efforts to conserve biodiversity using a combination of panel and cross section data. If economic growth is a cause of biodiversity loss through habitat transformation and other means, then we would expect an inv ...
Document
... What colonization is possible or likely? What factors may restrict colonization (on-site and off-site factors)? Is the site large or small? Is the site an element in a fragmented landscape? What are the ecological characteristics of the surrounding landscape? Is there a nearby natural comm ...
... What colonization is possible or likely? What factors may restrict colonization (on-site and off-site factors)? Is the site large or small? Is the site an element in a fragmented landscape? What are the ecological characteristics of the surrounding landscape? Is there a nearby natural comm ...
420-1373-2-RV
... involve active planting of vegetation, before complementation by dispersal sources and large-seeded species might have to planted as well as due to their relative immobility, to return to primary forest. An understanding of the general movements of species in areas (source sink relationships) gives ...
... involve active planting of vegetation, before complementation by dispersal sources and large-seeded species might have to planted as well as due to their relative immobility, to return to primary forest. An understanding of the general movements of species in areas (source sink relationships) gives ...
Profile – Mexico
... and to give an impetus to the effective protection of the zone. The Foundation also provided technical and financial assistance during the creation of the Reserve. Management Chamela-Cuixmala Biological Reserve was created in December of 1993 covering 13,142 hectares. The management plan was publish ...
... and to give an impetus to the effective protection of the zone. The Foundation also provided technical and financial assistance during the creation of the Reserve. Management Chamela-Cuixmala Biological Reserve was created in December of 1993 covering 13,142 hectares. The management plan was publish ...
The Balance of Nature: What Is It and Why Care?
... This experimental result may speak to the notion that ecological systems are enormously dependent on the interconnections that span huge ranges in spa tial scale. If so, human actions that leave behind fragmented and less spatially connected ecosystems ought to put ecosystems at grave risk of colla ...
... This experimental result may speak to the notion that ecological systems are enormously dependent on the interconnections that span huge ranges in spa tial scale. If so, human actions that leave behind fragmented and less spatially connected ecosystems ought to put ecosystems at grave risk of colla ...
Ecosystems and the Biosphere as Complex Adaptive Systems
... But there remain things to be explained.The fact that in some world the conditions exist for life to evolve does not guarantee that it will evolve. Few would argue with the claim that propertiesof the physical environment affect the evolution of species, or that the evolution of the biota feeds back ...
... But there remain things to be explained.The fact that in some world the conditions exist for life to evolve does not guarantee that it will evolve. Few would argue with the claim that propertiesof the physical environment affect the evolution of species, or that the evolution of the biota feeds back ...
The ecology of inland waters
... older scientists discussed their general impressions on the state of the subject area. In particular, they were asked to discuss "Where is freshwater ecology going?" and "What collaborations might be interesting?", with the aim of 2-4 main points from each group for each question. ...
... older scientists discussed their general impressions on the state of the subject area. In particular, they were asked to discuss "Where is freshwater ecology going?" and "What collaborations might be interesting?", with the aim of 2-4 main points from each group for each question. ...
Conserving biodiversity and combating desertification: Achieving
... measures that focus on site-specific manifestations of these determinants as well ...
... measures that focus on site-specific manifestations of these determinants as well ...
Insect conservation in an urban biodiversity hotspot: The San
... which urbanization and human activity in urban areas affect the quality of habitat remnants or the probability of successful dispersal between habitat remnants while surrounded by a matrix of urban land. Changes in habitat quality could be manifested as altered hostplant quality, soil attributes, mi ...
... which urbanization and human activity in urban areas affect the quality of habitat remnants or the probability of successful dispersal between habitat remnants while surrounded by a matrix of urban land. Changes in habitat quality could be manifested as altered hostplant quality, soil attributes, mi ...
Chapter 14: Conserving Biodiversity
... Converting wild areas to agricultural production is a major cause of habitat destruction. Altering our consumption patterns can help decrease habitat destruction. Eating low on the food chain (less meat and dairy) makes a difference. Reduce consumption of wood and paper ...
... Converting wild areas to agricultural production is a major cause of habitat destruction. Altering our consumption patterns can help decrease habitat destruction. Eating low on the food chain (less meat and dairy) makes a difference. Reduce consumption of wood and paper ...
Spotted-tailed Quoll A vulnerable species
... with consideration of the possible effects on non-target species, including Quolls. ⇒ Environment ACT will ensure that all pest animal control activities in areas of known Quoll populations (or areas with high potential for Quoll occurrence) comply with current best practice prescriptions to minimis ...
... with consideration of the possible effects on non-target species, including Quolls. ⇒ Environment ACT will ensure that all pest animal control activities in areas of known Quoll populations (or areas with high potential for Quoll occurrence) comply with current best practice prescriptions to minimis ...
Prioritizing Ecosystems, Species, and Sites for Restoration
... Little work has been done to quantify the relative functional importance of particular ecosystem types within the broader mosaic of ecosystems that constitute the regional landscape. Using extent of decline in area or quality as a primary criterion for prioritizing ecosystems for restoration carries ...
... Little work has been done to quantify the relative functional importance of particular ecosystem types within the broader mosaic of ecosystems that constitute the regional landscape. Using extent of decline in area or quality as a primary criterion for prioritizing ecosystems for restoration carries ...
Dasyurus viverrinus, Eastern Quoll
... it is now restricted to Tasmania and Bruny Island (Tasmania). Rounsevell et al. (1991) recorded it in 30% of 10 km x 10 km grids in Tasmania and reported that it was not present in large tracts of rainforest. Jones et al. (2014) reported a high probability of occurrence over much of the eastern half ...
... it is now restricted to Tasmania and Bruny Island (Tasmania). Rounsevell et al. (1991) recorded it in 30% of 10 km x 10 km grids in Tasmania and reported that it was not present in large tracts of rainforest. Jones et al. (2014) reported a high probability of occurrence over much of the eastern half ...
Early draft of multi-state SAFE Proposal
... OK: The CP38E Mixed-Grass Prairie Restoration SAFE is directly tied to the species of greatest conservation need and high priority habitats of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy. Within the Mixed-Grass Prairie Region described in the Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, ...
... OK: The CP38E Mixed-Grass Prairie Restoration SAFE is directly tied to the species of greatest conservation need and high priority habitats of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy. Within the Mixed-Grass Prairie Region described in the Oklahoma Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, ...
Multitrophic Diversity Effects Of Network Degradation
... interactions that can influence the order and probability of secondary species loss (Dyer and Letourneau 2003), as well as ecosystem function production (Montoya et al. 2003). The absence of explicit inclusion of network structure in studies of biodiversity loss across trophic levels implicitly assu ...
... interactions that can influence the order and probability of secondary species loss (Dyer and Letourneau 2003), as well as ecosystem function production (Montoya et al. 2003). The absence of explicit inclusion of network structure in studies of biodiversity loss across trophic levels implicitly assu ...
Title: Fine-scale and Microhabitat Factors Influencing Terrestrial
... Furthermore, analyzing species’ distribution and abundance along environmental gradients yields invaluable information about their niche requirements, population dynamics, and biotic interactions (Costa et al. 2008, Peterman and Semlitsch 2013), and can even inform decisions about habitat management ...
... Furthermore, analyzing species’ distribution and abundance along environmental gradients yields invaluable information about their niche requirements, population dynamics, and biotic interactions (Costa et al. 2008, Peterman and Semlitsch 2013), and can even inform decisions about habitat management ...
Biodiversity and sporting enterprises
... conservation of game involves managing specific wildlife populations to produce sustainable harvestable surpluses with a financial value. With sound stewardship most activities undertaken in game management should deliver positive biodiversity benefits. Those who manage sporting enterprises invest h ...
... conservation of game involves managing specific wildlife populations to produce sustainable harvestable surpluses with a financial value. With sound stewardship most activities undertaken in game management should deliver positive biodiversity benefits. Those who manage sporting enterprises invest h ...
How Illinois Kicked the Exotic Habit
... The common refrain associated with the promotion of exotic plant materials is that "they are hardy, disease free, have few, if any, insect pests, reproduce or propagate easily, and provide food or cover for wildlife." These characteristics are precisely what makes exotic species such serious competi ...
... The common refrain associated with the promotion of exotic plant materials is that "they are hardy, disease free, have few, if any, insect pests, reproduce or propagate easily, and provide food or cover for wildlife." These characteristics are precisely what makes exotic species such serious competi ...
Spanish - SciELO Costa Rica
... Any direct observation on the trail was counted as part of one trace; observations from the trail to the visible surroundings (including tree-dwelling species) were counted also as a trace of presence. In the case of gregarious mammals (primates and peccaries), data were taken as a trace of a troop ...
... Any direct observation on the trail was counted as part of one trace; observations from the trail to the visible surroundings (including tree-dwelling species) were counted also as a trace of presence. In the case of gregarious mammals (primates and peccaries), data were taken as a trace of a troop ...
Biodiversity in grasslands: current changes and scenarios for the
... changes. There are various possible scenarios of change in biodiversity for the next century, according to the report by Sala et al. (2000). The report discusses the sensitivity of biomes to the different global changes. They screened five drivers of change: land use; climate; nitrogen deposition; b ...
... changes. There are various possible scenarios of change in biodiversity for the next century, according to the report by Sala et al. (2000). The report discusses the sensitivity of biomes to the different global changes. They screened five drivers of change: land use; climate; nitrogen deposition; b ...
On the Use of Surrogate Species in Conservation Biology
... Surrogate species are employed to indicate the extent of various types of anthropogenic influence (e.g., Burdick et al. 1989; Stolte & Mangis 1992) or to track population changes of other species; these types of surrogate are by far the best worked examples (D. H. McKenzie et al. 1992). Surrogate sp ...
... Surrogate species are employed to indicate the extent of various types of anthropogenic influence (e.g., Burdick et al. 1989; Stolte & Mangis 1992) or to track population changes of other species; these types of surrogate are by far the best worked examples (D. H. McKenzie et al. 1992). Surrogate sp ...
Biology 1020: Course Outline
... Biology 2200. Principles of Ecology Introduction—Rasmussen and Hurly Lecture 1, Thurs Sept 10: The concept of order in Nature—Ch.1 What is ecology about? The system concept and connectedness The interplay between the physical and the living world The tension between dynamic processes and natural ord ...
... Biology 2200. Principles of Ecology Introduction—Rasmussen and Hurly Lecture 1, Thurs Sept 10: The concept of order in Nature—Ch.1 What is ecology about? The system concept and connectedness The interplay between the physical and the living world The tension between dynamic processes and natural ord ...
Conservation biology
Conservation biology is the scientific study of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management.The conservation ethic is based on the findings of conservation biology.